Dunesforde, a boutique, family-run vineyard in the Vale of York, launches its first still white wines, grown from Bacchus and Solaris grapes. Established by the Townsend family, Dunesforde pursues their…Continue reading→
Winemaking Trio Create Hush Heath Estate Exclusives
As the 2019 harvest swings into action, and with the ‘coming of age’ of English wines as seen at the recent WINEGB tasting, Kent-based producers Hush Heath Estate, known for…Continue reading→
Plumpton College launches the first nationwide Viticulture Apprenticeship
Plumpton College, the UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, training and research is set to launch the UK’s first nationwide Viticulture apprenticeship and is seeking UK producers who are…Continue reading→
Successful Summer Opening for Toppesfield Vineyard’s Wine Centre
Saturday 13th July saw the opening of Toppesfield Vineyard’s spectacular new Wine Centre. Founders, Jane and Peter Moore are delighted to see their vision for a stylish, contemporary space come…Continue reading→
GRAPE BRITAIN: British Airways just got a little more British
London: June 4, 2019: British Airways is celebrating its centenary year in style with the launch of its own English Sparkling Wine. Customers will be able to enjoy the bubbles…Continue reading→
Founder of Plumpton Wine Division, Chris Foss, is to retire
Chris Foss, founder and Manager of Plumpton Wine Division, will retire at the end of this academic year after 31 years of service with the college. Starting at Plumpton in…Continue reading→
PRESS RELEASE: The Duchess of Cornwall Toasts Britain’s Booming Wine Industry
• HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attends gala dinner to celebrate the UK Wine Industry’s success • 2018 hailed ‘a vintage year’ has broken all records for production • The…Continue reading→
Plumpton College Sees Largest Cohort of Wine Students Ever!
The UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, Plumpton College, is delighted to announce that the student intake for 2018/2019 wine courses is by far the largest since they started,…Continue reading→
University of East Anglia: UK wine-making areas to rival Champagne revealed
Research from the University of East Anglia has identified areas of the UK which could rival the Champagne region of France. Climate and viticulture experts have identified nearly 35,000 hectares…Continue reading→
Plumpton Appoints Danielle Whitehead as Wine Brand Manager
Plumpton College, the UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, has appointed Danielle Whitehead as their new Wine Brand Manager to manage the sales & marketing of their Plumpton Estate…Continue reading→
US Trade Enjoys Best of British
PRESS RELEASE FROM BRITISH BOTTLE COMPANY For immediate release: 16th July 2018 A group of leading English wineries showed their commitment to export by welcoming influential US distributors last week…Continue reading→
Double Hedges Solaris from Bedfordshire is the first English wine to win a ‘Wine of the Year’ Trophy in the 2018 Sommelier Wine Awards
Double Hedges Solaris from Bedfordshire is the first English wine to win a ‘Wine of the Year’ Trophy in the 2018 Sommelier Wine Awards Bedfordshire-based English wine producer, Geoff Buckingham,…Continue reading→